510(k) Predicate Finder
Find potential predicate devices for your 510(k) submission. Enter a K-number to find all clearances with the same product code, a three-letter product code to browse clearances directly, or search by device name.
Endoscopic Light-Projecting Measuring Device
Gastroenterology, Urology
The Endoscopic Light-Projecting Measuring Device is a diagnostic device that projects light onto a mucosal surface during endoscopy and uses software to calculate the dimensions of observable features of interest, enabling accurate in situ measurement of lesions or anatomical structures during gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures. Classified as FDA Class 2 under regulation 876.1530, it requires 510(k) clearance in the Gastroenterology and Urology specialty. The device is not an implant and not life-sustaining.
510(k) Clearances
1 matchesWhat is a Predicate Device?
A predicate device is a legally marketed device that a new 510(k) applicant uses to demonstrate substantial equivalence. The FDA's 510(k) pathway requires manufacturers to show that their device has the same intended use and similar technological characteristics as one or more predicate devices already cleared for commercial distribution.
Finding the right predicate is a critical step in 510(k) strategy. Manufacturers typically search for cleared devices with the same FDA product code, which groups devices by their intended use and regulatory classification. This tool helps you identify potential predicates by browsing all clearances within a product code.
Note that predicate devices must be legally marketed — they cannot be devices that were cleared but never commercialized, or devices subject to a mandatory recall. The determination of substantial equivalence considers intended use, technological characteristics, and performance data.